With 2 million albums sold (1 million of which were sold in Switzerland, which only has 7 million habitants), they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world.
Influences include Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Aerosmith. Singer Steve Lee is especially fond of Whitesnake and has based his singing style on their lead singer David Coverdale.
Gotthard also performed "Immigrant Song" (originally by Led Zeppelin) live and it featured exclusively on a CD by Classic Rock (a long running monthly UK rock magazine). "Hush" was also performed live and can be found on Made In Switzerland album.
Another cover of a song they have recorded is "The Mighty Quinn", originally called Quinn The Eskimo, by Bob Dylan.
Singer Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 5th 2010. A truck struck him while he was stopped on the side of a desert road in Nevada (USA), putting on rain gear.
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
First Time In A Long Time
Gotthard Lyrics
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It's time to let them know, I'm still around
Wish I had the words to say it right , the show is over
Let's just say goodnight, and all the feelings that were locked inside
Are free
Cause it's the
First time in a long time, I'm here on my own
And I'm finding reasons , to carry on strong
Cause it's the
First time in a long time
I'll be all right
I might just take a ride on the open sea, a million miles from where I used to be
With every step I take, I do believe ..oh
I see my whole world from the inside out, one more reason not to cry out loud
A new beginning and I'll find my way somehow
Now it's the�.
First time in a long time, I'm here on my own
And I'm finding reasons , to carry on strong
There's no easy way to leave it all behind
Cause it's the
First time in a long time
I'll be all right
I could tell you my story, bout the hell I've been through, oh yeah
I've been praying for the answers, and all that really matters
Is coming out of the blue
Cause it's the
First time in a long time, I'm here on my own
And I'm finding reasons , to carry on strong
There's no easy way to leave it all behind
Cause it's the
First time in a long time
It's the , first time in a long time
It's the , first time in a long time
But I'll be all right, I'll be all right
Time to call another girl in town
The lyrics to Gotthard's "First Time In A Long Time" expresses a sense of liberation as the singer, who has been dealing with a lot of emotions "locked inside", is finally coming to terms with the situation and starting anew. The opening lyrics suggest a break-up, as the singer advises the subject of the song to take down their pictures while also expressing a desire to let others know that they are still present. However, the singer struggles to find the right words to express themselves, and the song progresses to describe the newfound freedom as they move on from the past.
The chorus repeats the phrase "First time in a long time" multiple times, emphasizing the significance of the moment. The singer is finally able to be on their own, finding reasons to carry on strongly without an easy way to leave the past behind. The imagery of taking a ride on the open sea and seeing the whole world from the inside out highlights the freedom and sense of adventure that comes with a fresh start. The bridge acknowledges the difficulties of the past while emphasizing the importance of moving forward and hoping for a better future.
Overall, "First Time In A Long Time" is an uplifting song about taking control of one's life and embracing change. The chorus is particularly memorable with its catchy repetition, and the lyrics offer hope and inspiration for those experiencing a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to call another girl in town
It's time to move on and find someone new to take my mind off of the past relationship.
Time to take all of your pictures down
Removing all visual reminders of the past relationship to move on and start fresh.
It's time to let them know, I'm still around
Showing others I'm still present and not hiding away after the breakup.
Wish I had the words to say it right, the show is over
I don't have the right words to express how I feel, but it's time to move on from this chapter of my life.
Let's just say goodnight, and all the feelings that were locked inside are free
It's time to say goodbye and release any hidden emotions that were kept inside during the relationship.
First time in a long time, I'm here on my own
It's been a while since I've been single and on my own, but I'm ready to embrace this new chapter of my life.
And I'm finding reasons, to carry on strong
I'm discovering motivations to keep going and stay strong in this new phase of my life.
There's no easy way to leave it all behind
Moving on from a past relationship is never easy and can be a difficult process.
I might just take a ride on the open sea, a million miles from where I used to be
Exploring new experiences or adventures in a different location to distance myself from the past and start fresh.
With every step I take, I do believe ..oh I see my whole world from the inside out, one more reason not to cry out loud
As I move forward, I gain a new perspective on myself and the world, which gives me more strength and reasons to not cry over the past.
A new beginning and I'll find my way somehow
This is the start of a new chapter in my life, and even though I might not know exactly what the future holds, I trust I'll find my way.
I could tell you my story, bout the hell I've been through, oh yeah
I've gone through a difficult time with this past relationship and if I were to share my story, it would be a tale of hardship and struggle.
I've been praying for the answers, and all that really matters is coming out of the blue
I've been searching for answers and clarity, but sometimes the most important things come unexpectedly and out of nowhere.
It's the, first time in a long time
Reinforcing the idea that it's been a while since I've been in this position, but I'm ready to make the most of it.
But I'll be all right, I'll be all right
Ending on a hopeful note, believing that everything will work out in the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAY, LEO LEONI, MARC TANNER, STEVE LEE
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